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Hopeitlast

Aug 26 , 2013

Hope it last

I gave it a 4 because the material has cheap feel to it
My comments are just my personal views. As with many other Appliances these days you can only hope it last.
My main suggestion will be read the instructions carefully few times before you start.
1. Reason I selected this model is of the features, 400CFM rating, Convection, counter top space saver.
2. It took me almost 8 hrs to hang this since I had to change my cabinet to accommodate.
3. I wish the manufacture provided the template on a firm paper or on a cardboard. Paper template can throw off holes alignment. I had to drill around few times.
4. On the wall paper template it says to trim the top don?t know why make sure you do that ?
6. Use team lift and have a person helping you to hang it or get a back sore like I did.
5. Always measure your wall/microwave back area to make sure you are cutting the vent at the correct location and the bracket is mounted at the right location matching up the slots on the bottom of the machine.
I prayed this microwave to last until ***** returns.

Criticism7 found this helpful

unrepairable

Aug 27 , 2014

Unrepairable less than 3 years after purchase.

OK performance. Cheap plastics and now less than three years after purchase I have to throw this $500 plus microwave in the trash. Purchased with range and top of the line fridge. Have had problems with all appliances. Will not purchase Kenmore again. Do not buy the high end expensive products from Kenmore.

We are very happy with our new microwave/convections oven. We got a great sale on it on black Friday, and it was installed by a very good technician just a week later. It looks great, and it cooks great.

It's a heavy unit...requires two to install, however, installation came off without a hitch. This unit provides several options including a Convection / Microwave combination. It's versatile and good looking.

OK performance. Cheap plastics and now less than three years after purchase I have to throw this $500 plus microwave in the trash. Purchased with range and top of the line fridge. Have had problems with all appliances. Will not purchase Kenmore again. Do not buy the high end expensive products from Kenmore.

This was my first convection oven and it works great. I decided to purchase the convection/microwave combo after a friend mentioned she wished she had one at Thanksgiving because she ran out of oven space.
It does take two people to install as it is too bulky for one person to handle and mount. Husband did the install & hole drilling. We had to move a cabinet up because it was about an inch taller than our last microwave My Husband says installation is not a big deal just be prepared to drill holes in your wall & cupboard.
I tried the convection oven (worked great), sensor reheating (I am now calling this the husband button. If he doesn't know how long to reheat something, just have him push the sensor button.), one touch buttons (I microwave daily and these were essential, 30 second additional time, auto defrost (worked much better than my old GE microwave). Sensor cooking bacon needed more time. This Kenmore is much QUIETER than my old GE. Love it.

recently purchased this over the range microwave as part of a kitchen remodel. After reading several reviews about this and other similar microwaves, I decided on this one because of the microwave - convention oven option. I have not had a chance to use the convention oven - but am looking forward to learning how to use it. I also like the strength of the fan. We chose to replace the old blower with this combo unit and actually vented the fan. Nice looking addition to my kitchen

Less than one year old and very light use and the door handle just pulled off as I opened the door! Literally came off in my hand. Very poorly made. Avoid this product. Do not buy what consumer reports says.

I gave it a 4 because the material has cheap feel to it
My comments are just my personal views. As with many other Appliances these days you can only hope it last.
My main suggestion will be read the instructions carefully few times before you start.
1. Reason I selected this model is of the features, 400CFM rating, Convection, counter top space saver.
2. It took me almost 8 hrs to hang this since I had to change my cabinet to accommodate.
3. I wish the manufacture provided the template on a firm paper or on a cardboard. Paper template can throw off holes alignment. I had to drill around few times.
4. On the wall paper template it says to trim the top don?t know why make sure you do that ?
6. Use team lift and have a person helping you to hang it or get a back sore like I did.
5. Always measure your wall/microwave back area to make sure you are cutting the vent at the correct location and the bracket is mounted at the right location matching up the slots on the bottom of the machine.
I prayed this microwave to last until ***** returns.